Tag Archives: Bernard Hickey

Say hello to the good buys

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Andrew King

It might be a recession, but for those who can afford the deposit the housing market is the most affordable it has been in four years. The latest figures show the average home buyer will pay nearly $118 less per … Continue reading →

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The great coastal sell-off

Posted on September 7, 2008 by newshound

Hundreds of New Zealanders are offloading their holiday homes and seaside baches – and some are going to desperate measures to sell up. Estate agents report bargains galore for coastal property investors, with some homes and baches selling below government … Continue reading →

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More pain on horizon

Posted on August 10, 2008 by newshound

Mortgagee sales are tipped to quadruple in two years, and at least one expert is predicting an Auckland surge much sooner. Property watchers say many homeowners are struggling as high interest rates, tightening credit, job losses and falling values hit … Continue reading →

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